Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Flights taken, routes & cost taken in last three financial years: FOI release

1) The number of flights taken by Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers broken down by the last three financial years 2) The routes Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers have flown broken down by the last three financial years 3) The cost of any flights taken by Scottish ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019787
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Single use plastic purchases: FOI release

I. How many bin liners were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. In relation to above, how many of the purchased bin liners were biodegradable. II. How many plastic cups were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019838
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Students receiving financial support from SAAS at Glasgow Kelvin College: FOI review

Your initial request asked for the number of students in receipt of financial support from SAAS, for academic years 2015-2016 to present, whose institution of study is or was the institution known as West George College/ Kelvingrove College. Upon review, it appears to have been a misinterpretation of your original requ...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-04-02
Reference
FOI/202000029353 Review
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Funding breakdown for Adoption UK and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) hub: FOI release

Scottish Government total funding (drawn down and promised for the future) for Adoption UK Scotland to deliver the FASD Hub Scotland detailed by year.Scottish Government total funding (drawn down and promised for the future) for Adoption UK Scotland for FASD purposes other than the FASD Hub Scotland and what those purp...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018663
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Purchase of the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow (Company): FOI release

“How much the Scottish Government spent purchasing the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow (Company) in August 2019. This should include: All advice and legal service costs; Redundancy costs (If any); Payments to Board members, owner/s of company; any Company Debts outstanding at time of Purchase; And any other co...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018743
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Endowment Foundation - Scottish Government interaction and funding: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government supported or worked with the Education Endowment Foundation? It is mentioned in a research context within education. It appears I think in the education research strategy document. Has it funded them, or awarded grants, or used their consultants, in the past 5-10 years? It is located in Eng...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018463
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

AiB - Debtor Contribution Orders and Debt Arrangement Schemes statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: A. How many Debtor Contribution Orders have been awarded, by calendar year, in the period 01 January 2015 to 31 December 2019. And in respect of same; i) How many of those have successfully completed? ii) How many of those are ongoing? iii) How many of those have been adjusted...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.27
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000020696
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government and Cycle to Work related questions: FOI release

You asked for:- I. Are any Scottish Government ministers enrolled in the Scottish Parliament Cycle to Work scheme. If so please provide details of who, and what they receive as part of the scheme. II. Does the Scottish Government have a cycle to work scheme, or anything similar for staff members and ministers? If so ...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-27
Reference
FOI/202000019862
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Healthy Start scheme vouchers breakdown of pregnant females: FOI release

"Please could you provide me with the number of pregnant women/mothers, in each month, who were: 1. Eligible for the Healthy Start scheme vouchers 2. Receiving the Healthy Start scheme vouchers"

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-03-27
Reference
FOI/202000019983
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Digital Health and Care Institute cost for delivery of workshops and reports: FOI release

You asked; “In June 2019, The Scottish Access Collaborative & Digital Health and Care Institute produced their Chronic Pain Specialty Group Report. Could you let me know how much was budgeted and spent in the production of this report?”

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000019844
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Auchencairn Development Interest Group - basis of funding on specified site: FOI release

You asked for the basis on which funding was allocated to Auchencairn Development Interest Group for feasibility for the development of a site behind Main Street, Auchencairn. You noted also the following: "1. The ADIG do not own the land and may never negotiate its purchase 2. My understanding is that funding is al...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000019376
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Housing, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) Digital Strategy questions: FOI release

Please could you provide the following information? 1. Number of Sites 2. Number of Employees 3. Number of IT Staff 4. Annual IT Budget for current financial year 5. Number of Datacentres and locations, owned or third party 6. What storage vendor(s) and model do you currently use? a. When was the installation da...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000020299
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Accountant in Bankruptcy - complaints about 180 Advisory Solution Ltd and Mr Lafferty: FOI release

You asked for: How many complaints were received by the Accountant in Bankruptcy relating to Mr George Lafferty and how many were rejected? How many complaints were lodged with AiB about 180 Advisory Solution Ltd and how many were upheld? Out of the complaints made against Mr Lafferty and or 180 Advisory Solutions Ltd...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000020350
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rules/regulations pertaining to Scottish Teachers Pension Schemes: FOI release

The pension scheme rules concerning private and independent schools currently using the public Scottish Teachers’ Pension Schemes for their teaching staff; Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme 2015 In particular, I’m looking for rules/regulations th...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-24
Reference
FOI/202000019107
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Conditions of funding: Scottish Women’s Right Centre (SWRC): FOI release

Please supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Scottish Womans Right group from 1st April 2014 until present date? Please break this down year on year to present date. Please supply me with the conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Scottish Womens Rights Centre a...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-23
Reference
FOI/202000017027
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Digital Strategy: FOI release

1. Number of Sites 2. Number of Employees 3. Number of IT Staff 4. Annual IT Budget for current financial year 5. Number of Datacentres and locations, owned or third party 6. What storage vendor(s) and model do you currently use? a. When was the installation date of above storage vendor(s)? b. When is your planned (or ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4
Published
2020-03-23
Reference
FOI/202000018655
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

University fees EU students: FOI release

1. How many EU students are studying at our universities? 2. How will the £400 million be spent? 3. How many Scottish students are allowed places at Scottish universities given the recent publicity regarding a cap on the number of Scottish students that can get places at our universities.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2020-03-20
Reference
FOI/202000017313
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Levels of compensation paid from miscarriages of justice: FOI release

What information Ministers use in determining the level of compensation paid to those subjected to a miscarriage of justice by our legal system and what information is use altogether in deciding merits?

FOI unclear 80 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.13 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-20
Reference
FOI/202000018837
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Government's handling of Coronavirus (COVID-19): FOI release

You asked for: ‘1) The numbers you have that require being transported out of hospital immediately to care homes or to temporary or permanent accommodation by their local authority to reduce the risk of death to none? In or out of Scotland? In the instance that people could die due to bed blocks by those who are not ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000019973
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Former Finance Secretary Resignation: FOI release

The times of discussions between Derek Mackay and Nicola Sturgeon or her advisers (making clear which: Ms Sturgeon or advisers) on February 5 or 6 2020, and please provide the time Mr Mackay resigned (verbally or in writing, and please state which).

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000016710
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shared Parenting Scotland (formally Families Need Fathers) funding: FOI release

1. Please also supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Families need Fathers from 1st April 2014 until present date? Please break this figure down year on year? 2. Please supply me with the conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Families need Fathers appertaining ...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000017450
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector